Sr. Plant Manager
Sibelco Group
Lead multi‑site plant operations, safety, and continuous improvement in glass recycling.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Moraine, IL
Onsite
Company Size
5,075 Employees
Service Specialisms
Mineral extraction
Materials supply
Sustainability services
Recycling
Technical services
Logistics
R&D and innovation
Engineering solutions
Sector Specialisms
Glass
Ceramics
Construction
Coatings
Polymers
Water Purification
Foundry
Steel
Role
What you would be doing
safety compliance
team leadership
operations management
customer service
lean manufacturing
- Safety First: Champion a Zero Harm culture and ensure full compliance with safety standards.
- Team Development: Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing team, fostering talent and career progression.
- Operational Leadership: Oversee production, maintenance, and product management across sites.
- Customer Focus: Deliver first-class service and quality to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence tools to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
What you bring
travel 35%
electrical eng
8+ years
lean manufacturing
people manager
decision-maker
- Willing to travel 35% (between 4 sites)
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years in a leadership role in industrial manufacturing environment, glass recycling industry or a related field.
- Decision-maker with an on-the-floor approach, and ability to develop production schedules and cost-reduction initiatives
- Knowledge of production processes, quality, and Lean Manufacturing is a strong plus
- High-integrity people manager with a track record of building cohesive teams and inspiring accountability
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- Medical Insurance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1872
Years in Operation
The business began operations in 1872, marking its establishment in Belgium.
30+ Countries
Global Production Presence
The company operates production sites across more than 30 countries worldwide.
2024 Expansion
North American Market Entry
The company expanded into North America by acquiring Strategic Materials.
- It mines and refines high-spec industrial minerals—such as silica, feldspathics, kaolin, clays, and olivine.
- A leader in glass recycling, it expanded into North America by acquiring Strategic Materials in 2024.
- Its minerals support industries from building and infrastructure to high-tech applications like semiconductors and smartphone screens.
- Typical projects involve supplying mineral feedstock for glass, ceramics, coatings, polymers, water filters, and renewable-energy components.
- Unusual fact: it processes some of the world’s most precise minerals used in smartphone displays and solar technology.
- Customer First: We put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
- Safety: We put safety first in all of our operations.
- Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and respect for others.
- Collaboration: We work together to achieve shared goals.
- Sustainability: We are committed to a sustainable future for all our stakeholders.
2050 Goal
Net Zero Target
The company aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Committed to reducing carbon footprint and energy use across operations.
- Promotes circular economy principles to minimize waste and optimize resource use.
- Investing in technologies and processes to reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability.
- Focuses on building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
- Has set gender diversity targets to increase the representation of women in leadership roles.
- Tracks and reports gender balance regularly, with clear initiatives to improve gender equality at all levels.
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